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Victim gives chase following necklace snatch on Pattaya Third Road.

There was drama in Soi Beokeow at around 2pm on Saturday following a necklace snatch which occurred on Pattaya Third Road close to Xyzte Discotheque. Khun Janpen aged 36 was on her motorbike with her foreign boyfriend when a Thai Man pulled up beside them and snatched a gold necklace from around her neck. The victim and her boyfriend decided to give chase and were able to catch up with the suspect, later named as Khun Yong aged 23, in Soi Beokeow, close to the junction with the Central Pattaya Road. People nearby were able to detain the suspect and call the Police. Khun Yong appeared to have been attacked during the detention and was taken to Hospital suffering from head injuries. The victim and her boyfriend made their way to Pattaya Police Station to file a report on the incident. Police have arrested the suspect on a charge of theft and he will be transferred to the holding cells at Pattaya Police Station when he is discharged from Hospital.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 25th October 2008

Jet Ski accident injured 5 Banana Boat passengers.

Police were called to the scene of a Jet Ski Accident which occurred on Jomtien Beach on Thursday Afternoon, resulting in 5 people sustaining injuries. The driver of the Jet Ski, a Thai Man who refused to give us his name, claimed that he panicked when he realized he was about to collide with a Banana Boat which crossed his path. Instead of reducing his speed, he hit the accelerator instead and a collision occurred. The 5 occupants of the Banana Boat sustained a variety of minor injuries and were taken to Hospital. The Thai Man assumed full responsibility for the crash and will pay for the medical care for the injured and also for the damage he caused to the Jet Ski he had rented. We would like to warn anyone who decides to rent a Jet Ski here in Pattaya to ensure that your Travel Insurance will cover you for such accidents. If you do not have such insurance then you should ensure that the Jet Ski Operator has the correct insurance to cover you.

Pattaya One News

Thursday 23rd October 2008.

Three Baht Bus Pickpockets detained by Danish Tourist.

There was drama on Pattaya Beach Road in the early hours of Wednesday Morning as a Danish Tourist became involved in a common crime which has affected countless tourists over the years. Pickpockets on Baht Buses often work in teams and know exactly who to target and how to steal from them without their knowledge. Police are always on the lookout for such gangs and on Wednesday, thanks to the quick thinking of the Danish Tourist, 3 suspected female thieves are now behind bars. Mr. Hassan Biko aged 71 was travelling on Baht Bus number 374 with three women. One of which sat very close to Mr. Biko who realized that he was being robbed. Mr. Biko shouted to the Baht Bus Driver to stop and call the Police while the Dane detained the three women inside the Baht Bus. Police Colonel Nopadon, the Chief of Pattaya Police arrived and arrested the three women who were found to be sisters, Khun Patama aged 21, Khun Sunet aged 42 and Khun Sunun aged 40. A search of the three women uncovered 2 Yabba Tablets, 2 packets of Marijuana and a mobile phone. At Pattaya Police Station, the three confessed to conducting numerous thefts on Baht Buses and also confessed to possessing the class 1 and class 5 drugs. They are now behind bars as Police attempt to connect them to previously unsolved cases of theft on baht Buses.

Pattaya One News

Wednesday 22nd October 2008.

English man falls from his 4th Floor Balcony.

A bizarre incident now from the BD House Mansion in Soi 17 off Pattaya Third Road which occurred on Sunday Night. Rescue Workers along with Police Lieutenant Colonel Sumet from Pattaya Police Station made their way to the location following reports of a foreign man who apparently fell from a 4th floor balcony. Rescue Workers attended to Mr. Sean Rostron aged 50 from England. He sustained head injuries but appeared not to be seriously injured. Mr. Rostron was spotted on the balcony moment earlier and had perched himself precariously on the edge of the balcony. Police are confident that a third-party was not involved in the fall and suspect that Mr. Rostron was either in a drunken state or was under the influence of narcotics. Police will take no further action in the case as Mr. Rostron recovers from his injuries in Hospital.

Pattaya One News

Monday 20th October 2008.

A PATTAYA WOMAN TRIES TO END IT ALL AFTER FIGHT WITH HER FRENCH HUSBAND

On 18 October, 2008, at 00.30 pm, police and Sawangboriboon Rescue received notification of an attempted suicide by a distraught woman in Soi Pattaya 13 / 1 [soi Yamoto]. A response team was duly sent to the scene.

At the scene of the incident, the team found Mrs. Rada Art-Glah (33), a bar woman, who was in an intoxicated condition after drinking a non-poisonous floor cleaning liquid. She was crying and highly upset, while her friend was trying to comfort her.

Her friend explained to police that Mrs. Rada had had a serious argument with her French boyfriend who she has been living with for over 5 years. Mrs. Rada was really upset so she decided to drink half of bottle of the floor cleaning liquid in the mistaken impression that she would manage to end it all. However, the fluid only caused her a severe stomach upset and further anguish. The rescue team gave her first aid before rushing her to hospital.

From Pattaya Daily News

Bar Girl attempts suicide following break-up with French Boyfriend.

Sawang Boriboon Rescue Workers were called to an apartment above the Hot and Cold Go-Go Bar located in Soi Yamato, South Pattaya in the early hours of Saturday Morning to deal with a young woman who had attempted suicide. At the scene, they attended to Khun Rada aged 34 from Chaiyapoom Province who works in a Bar in Soi Praisanee. According to a friend, she had left work early and was extremely upset following a break-up with her long-term French Boyfriend. Out of site from her friend, she ingested nearly one Liter of Toilet Cleaner. She was rushed to Hospital and thanks to the speedy service from the Sawang Boriboon, she is expected to fully recover.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 18th October 2008.

Norwegian drug addict arrested following incident in Jomtien Guest House.

Police were called to the Viking Guesthouse located on Jomtien Beach late on Friday Night following reports of a guest who was attempting to start a fire inside his room. Police soon arrived and made their way to a 2nd floor room occupied by Mr. Jan Even Tretnes aged 44 from Norway who has a history of possession of Yabba and was arrested back in January with 3 Yabba Tablets by Pattaya Police. On this occasion evidence of drug consumption was found inside the room and Police suspect he had once again been smoking the class 1 drug. He was confused and appeared to be hallucinating. Mr. Tretnes, who has been living here in Thailand on-and-off for more than 10 years and speaks Thai, was taken to the Police Station again and was charged with class1 drug consumption offences.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 18th October 2008.

New Police Booth in Naklua opens.

Early on Friday Morning, Police Colonel Nopadon led a merit-making Ceremony in front of a new Pattaya Police Booth located in Soi Loy Lan in Naklua. Local Government Officials were also in attendance to take part in the formalities which included a ceremony conducted by nine Buddhist Monks. Police and Volunteers who will work at the new Police Box were present and the Colonel told everyone that this new Box will help with reducing crime in the area and he told the volunteers and Police to work to the best of their abilities to protect the local community from criminal elements.

Pattaya One News

Friday 17th October 2008.

Man shot dead as he waits for his Wife.

A story now from our broadcast colleagues in Sriracha District which is located 30kms outside of Pattaya. In the early hours of Friday Morning, Police Sub-Lieutenant Boondarik from Sriracha Police Station was called to the front of a Photo-processing Shop located in Soi 1 off the Sriracha Nakorn Road to investigate a fatal shooting. At the scene Police inspected the body of Khun Pakpoom aged 42. He was lying dead in front of the shop. A closer inspection revealed that he had been shot once in his head. We understand he was sitting in front of the shop and was waiting for his Wife to arrive when a man arrived and walked up to the victim and without saying a word, shot him in his head. Police have been told that last month the victim sacked a member of his staff but apart from that he had never encountered a problem with anyone in his business or personal life, according to his Wife. The investigation continues.

Pattaya One News

Friday 17th October 2008.

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3 rooms robbed and 500,000 Baht’s worth of valuables taken at South Pattaya Hotel.

It appears there is a spate of robberies occurring at Hotels around Pattaya at this time and we urge all tourists to ensure that all valuable items are well secured. In the early hours of Wednesday Morning, Police were called to a popular hotel located in Soi 15 which connects Soi Beokeow with Pattaya Second Road. Three rooms on the 4th Floor had been broken into and valuables had been stolen from the room safe boxes. Police noticed that the doors had not been forced open and the safe boxes had been opened without any force. This suggested to them that someone inside the Hotel may have been involved or a professional group who known how to bypass door entry security systems and safe box combination locks were involved. All three rooms were occupied by English Tourists and they were taken to Pattaya Police Station to make a report of the incident. A total of 500,000 Baht’s worth of cash and valuables were stolen. CCTV is now being checked at the Hotel as Police attempt to locate and arrest those who committed the theft.

Pattaya One News

Wednesday 15th October 2008.

Russian and Danish Tourists caught up in Hotel room theft in Jomtien.

In the early hours of Monday Morning, Police Lieutenant Egadit from Dongtan Police Sub-Station based on Jomtien Beach was called to the Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel to investigate a suspected break-in. The officer made his way to three rooms on the 6th Floor and spoke with the foreign occupants of each room. Forced entry had been made to each room and room safe boxes had been broken into. Russian and Danish Tourists occupying the rooms confirmed that they returned after spending the night in Jomtien. The Danish Tourist was lucky and had nothing stolen, however the Russian Tourists confirmed to Police that between them, 1,750 Euros, 1,900 US Dollars, 600 Russian Rubels, a Digital Camera, a gold necklace worth 40,000 Baht and a mobile phone had been stolen. Police removed fingerprint impressions from the scene and CCTV images, which are currently being analyzed. Police have indicated to us that a foreign group of men, known to have committed similar thefts around Pattaya, may be involved in the break-in, however no further details were forthcoming. The investigation continues.

Pattaya One News

Monday 13th October 2008.

Dog Eating Snake caught in Sattahip.

Recently small dogs have been disappearing from a Village in Sattahip District. Residents assumed that someone was stealing the valuable dogs and reselling them. However, earlier this week, the mystery behind the disappearing dogs was apparently solved. Local Rescue Workers received a call from Khun Janjira aged 24 who resides at the village who explained that an unconscious snake had been found in her Garden. An animal, possibly a small dog appeared to have been eaten by the 2 meter long Python. Rescuers arrived and detained the Snake which appeared to be sleeping. A large bulge was evident and a quick examination confirmed that it had eaten a small dog. The snake was taken away and handed over to a local Snake Farm.

Pattaya One News

Wednesday 8th October 2008.

English Actor stabs German following a 5 year dispute over a woman.

On Wednesday Afternoon, Police were called to Soi Chayapoon in Central Pattaya to investigate a stabbing incident which left a German National with serious injuries. The suspected attacker was an Englishman, Mr. Jake Anthony aged 68, a former freelance journalist and actor, who initially attempted to leave the scene of the crime but he was soon apprehended in possession of a small knife thought to have been used in the attack. The injured German named as Mr. Karl Fabian Arp aged 43, was rushed to Hospital and was sent directly to the Intensive Care Unit where he remains in a serious condition. Mr. Anthony sustained facial injuries in a scuffle with Mr. Arp which culminated in the alleged knife attack. Little is known about the attack apart from information which states that the two men had been in a long running dispute for the last 5 years. The investigation, overseen by Police Lieutenant Colonel Somshai, is ongoing at this time and for now no charges have been brought against either party.

Pattaya One News

Wednesday 8th October 2008.

Walking Street Bar Girl rendered unconscious after ingesting unknown drug given to her by foreign Patron.

We now report on a case of drugging which resembles a case we featured on yesterdays show where a foreign man allegedly convinced a woman to ingest tablets which, he claimed would enhance their sexual experience. On Tuesday Morning, Khun Galaya aged 28 was admitted to Banglamung Hospital in an unconscious state and according to a friend, who accompanied the victim to Hospital, the pair, who work in a Beer Bar on Walking Street were approached by a European Man who offered them a drug which would enhance their sexual feelings. Khun Galaya accepted half a tablet of the unknown drug and soon passed out. The unknown foreign man left the bar before the drug took effect. Khun Galaya is expected to fully recover from the ordeal and Police are now investigating the case and will attempt to identify and locate the foreign man who gave the victim the drug.

Pattaya One News

Tuesday 7th October 2008.

Plans to build a 680 Million Baht Marina near the Bali Hai Port.

On Tuesday Morning at Pattaya City Hall, Khun Itipon, the Mayor of Pattaya chaired a meeting in Conference Room 401 to discuss plans for the construction of a Marina close to the Bali Hai Port at the south end of Pattaya Beach. The Marine Department from Bangkok in cooperation with private sector investors have formulated a plan to construct 4 Marinas in key areas around Thailand to facilitate Luxury Yachts and larger Ocean Liners. Two will be located in the Andaman Sea area and two will be located in the Gulf of Thailand at Sura Thani Province and here in Pattaya. Khun Itipon and other delegates were presented with the plans for the Marina which will be located on the new road constructed South of the existing Bali Hai Port. The project will cost around 680 Million Baht and was given a comprehensive thumbs-up from the Pattaya Administration. Construction is expected to begin in 2009.

Pattaya One News

Tuesday 7th October 2008.

15 Million Baht donation given to Banglamung Hospital by the Pattaya Mayor.

A new building is currently under construction at Banglamung Hospital which is Pattaya’s only Government-run Hospital. Sponsors from the Private and Public Sector have financed the construction and on Monday Morning, Khun Itipon, the Mayor of Pattaya, handed over his administrations contribution to the project. The Mayor has donated 15 Million Baht which was gratefully received by Dr. Prasit, the Director of the Hospital in a short ceremony at Pattaya City Hall. The new 7 floor building will accommodate an extra 150 beds and the 95 Million baht building has been under construction now for the last 2 months. It is due to be completed in late 2009.

Pattaya One News

Monday 6th October 2008.

Greek Tourist wanted by Police following allegations of rape.

In the early hours of Monday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Supachai from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital to follow up reports that a victim of a suspected case of rape had been admitted. At the Hospital the Officer spoke with the distraught 28 year old victim. She explained that she was approached by a European Man on Pattaya Beach who requested sexual services from her. The pair made their way to his South Pattaya Hotel room and the man suggested the woman ingest a tablet which he claimed would enhance their sexual experience. The woman took the tablet and quickly became disorientated. She claims that he forced himself on her and engaged in anal sex without her consent. Police went to the room and found items consistent with her allegations and determined that the man was of Greek origin. He is now being located by Police who would like to hear his side of the story as a matter of urgency.

Pattaya One News

Monday 6th October 2008.

Three Indian Tourists robbed by Beach Road Transsexuals.

Over the weekend three Indian Tourists filed a complaint with Pattaya Police which stated that they had accompanied a transsexual to the Lovely Home Motel located in Naklua. The three men were approached by the transsexual on Pattaya Beach and agreed to accompany him to the Motel. The men disrobed and one of them noticed that a further transsexual was hidden underneath the bed and was rummaging through the trouser pockets of the cloths belonging to the Indian Men who had gone to take a shower. The three men went for help and the two transsexuals fled the scene. A total of 20,000 Baht in cash was stolen. The men filed a report with Pattaya Police Station who are now searching for the two suspects based on descriptions given to them by the victims.

Pattaya One News

6th October 2008

Thai drug mail scam probed

Published Date: 30 September 2008

A FORMER Doncaster man has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of running a 'mail order' drug smuggling operation.

Raymond Pearson, who is reported to have told Thai drugs squad officers he is a retired policeman, was picked up after a planned raid at his apartment in the resort of Pattaya.

The 57-year-old is alleged to have been sending quantities of marijuana through the post. The destination has not been disclosed.

Officers from Thailand's Narcotic Suppression Bureau swooped on Pearson's home at the Pattaya Plaza Condominium last week after gathering evidence against him.

After his arrest and being taken to a local police station he was accused of running a drugs business by sending dried marijuana to overseas addresses by post.

Pearson, who denies the accusation and declined to answer questions, told the Thai officers he used to be a police officer in Britain and retired on health grounds.

He has sought advice from the British Embassy in Bangkok. He is believed to have been living in Thailand for some time after marrying a Thai woman.

It is not known which force he served with but South Yorkshire Police say he is not one of their former officers.

A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London said today: "We can confirm a British national was arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs in Pattaya on September 22 and has asked for temporary assistance from the British Consul."

Pattaya is one of the most popular resorts in south-east Asia and has been transformed from a fishing village into an urban jungle with super highways, high-rise condominiums, hotels and grand shopping malls.

It is famous for offering vibrant entertainment with its infamous nightlife of go-go bars and beer gardens galore.

Recently efforts have been made to change its image with the addition of more legitimate attractions like golf, horse riding, water-parks, convention centres and botanical gardens.

The Star

South Yorkshire.

UPDATE

Suspect cleared by the Courts in recent Pedophile Case.

The Pattaya Court has rejected the case against Mr. Luc Jean Marie Vos from Holland and the public prosecutor will not sue him for the allegation of indecent behaviour towards an underage boy because of a false allegation. The boy involved confirmed in a second investigation by the police and the public prosecutor that he had lied about this allegation. This case put Mr. Luc Vos and his Thai family consisting of his son Jadet and three children Kriangkrai, Pariwat and Parivit under a lot of pressure and therefore we would like to offer him the possibility to clear his name. The story released about this case in May 2008 was not true and damaged the good name and privacy of Mr. Luc Vos. Mr. Luc Vos tells us he loves Thailand and the people and tries to be a good person to everybody and does all that is possible to take good care of his Thai family. Mr. Luc Vos does not believe that Pattaya is not a safe place to live for him and his family and is very motivated to take care of them especially after this case to make sure the three children will have a good future and life. Mr. Luc Vos apologises to anyone in case they have experienced personal problems because of this case against him .

Pattaya One News.

Friday 26th September 2008.

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Taekwondo School and owner’s car vandalized in mystery attack.

In the early hours of Tuesday Morning, Police from Banglamung were called to the Universal Hansoo Taekwondo School located on the Sukumvit Road in Naklua following reports of vandalism at the location. Police were met by Mr. Jean Pierre Berrie, the French owner of the business who lives on the second floor of the building. He was awoken by the sound of broken glass and went to investigate. He found that a large stone had been thrown through the front window of the school and Mr. Berrie’s car, a Toyota Wish had also been vandalized. Mr. Berrie confirmed that he had no problems with any customers; however he recently had a small disagreement with a former teacher at the School which was apparently resolved. Police think that a group of local youths may have conducted the attack but have not ruled out a problem relating to his business being the cause of the attack.

Pattaya One News

Tuesday 23rd September 2008

Immigration Police arrest suspected English drug dealer.

On Monday Evening, Police Colonel Itipon, the Chief of Pattaya’s Immigration Unit instructed his officers to serve an arrest warrant on an English National known to be residing here in Pattaya. The target, Mr. Raymond Pearson aged 57 from Doncaster in England was arrested at the Pattaya Plaza Condotel following a tip-off. He was served with warrant number 113/2551 issued by the Criminal Court based on information from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. The warrant stated that the accused is allegedly involved in distribution and possession of the class 5 drug Marijuana. Mr. Pearson, a retired Police Officer ,remained silent during the processing by the Immigration Police who later transferred him to Narcotics Suppression Officers for transportation to Bangkok where he will appear in Court later this week.

Pattaya One News

Tuesday 23rd September 2008.

30 day drug and gun Police crackdown around Chonburi Province begins.

In the ground of Banglamung Police Station, Police Colonel Oodom, Deputy Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police led a parade of officers from Pattaya, Banglamung, Sriracha and Laem Chabang Police Stations to announce a month-long drug and firearm crackdown around Chonburi Province. The Colonel explained that these types of crime are widespread throughout the Province and they must be controlled by local Police Stations as a matter of priority, following orders received from the National Police Chief, Police General Pacharavat. The officers were sent on their way to begin the clean-up operation and here in Pattaya, press conferences detailing such arrests will likely occur on a regular basis over the next 30 days.

Pattaya One News

Monday 22nd September 2008.